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Millions of school-age children in the U.S. are under-resourced and at risk of failure in school. Financial resources are important, but mental, emotional, relational, parental, and other key resources are vital to student success.

Under-Resourced Learners identifies resources all students need and delivers proven, practical strategies for building up these resources for every student in every school. Teachers and administrators will find a gold mine of best practices and interventions that will change their classrooms and change the minds and lives of their students.

You’ll discover new ways to:

Assess student resources to determine the best strategies and interventions

Build mental, language, relationship, and other resources into your teaching

“The tips on communicating with people from different economic levels are practical and helpful. Parents are allies when we reach out and show them respect.”

–Paul Robison, English Teacher, Austin, TX

This revised and updated edition includes a detailed study guide, activities for teacher training, an all-new Strategy 8, and more. Perfect for K–12 teachers, staff, administrators, and anyone interested in K–12 professional development. The new edition will be available June 1, 2017.